line of reasoning

Other forms: lines of reasoning

Definitions of line of reasoning

1. noun

   a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
   synonyms: argument, argumentation, line, logical argument

   types:

   line of inquiry, line of questioning

   an ordering of questions so as to develop a particular argument

   casuistry

   argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading

   policy

   a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government

   clericalism

   a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters

   plank

   an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party

   economic policy

   a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues

   social policy

   a policy of for dealing with social issues

   party line

   the policy of a political group

   foreign policy

   a policy governing international relations

   zero-tolerance policy

   any policy that allows no exception

   Zionism

   a policy for establishing and developing a national homeland for Jews in Palestine

   appeasement

   a policy of pacifying an enemy or potential enemy by making concessions

   austerity

   a policy of drastically reducing government spending

   nativism

   a policy of favoring native-born inhabitants of a country rather than immigrants

   doctrine

   a stated government policy, especially one dealing with foreign relations or military strategy

   scorched-earth policy

   the military policy of destroying property and resources so that an advancing enemy cannot use them

   type of:

   abstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning

   thinking that is coherent and logical